A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1265476 Details
Epoch: 58 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1265597 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 1265416 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2648 time: 2018-07-13 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbc7f88a8663a69a7f01df38e7329f145952407e3a24354304625fdb79e664e62Block Operator
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